Whimpering Wastes (WhiWa) -Wuthering Waves - Version 2.4

Whimpering Wastes (WhiWa) -Wuthering Waves - Version 2.4

### Whimpering Wastes (WhiWa) - Wuthering Waves - Version 2.4

**Overview**
Whimpering Wastes is a permanent endgame combat challenge mode in *Wuthering Waves*, introduced in Version 2.1 and continuing in Version 2.4. It tests strategy, team composition, and combat skills across 12 stages in three sections: Forbidden Waters (Stages 1–6), Respawning Waters: Chasm (Stages 7–11), and Respawning Waters: Infinite Torrents (Stage 12). Each stage requires two teams of three unique Resonators, with performance scored on speed and efficiency, unlocking rewards like Astrite, Resonance Potions, Shell Credits, Energy Cores, and Sealed Tubes.

### How to Unlock
- Reach **Union Level 30** or higher.
- Progress through the main storyline to unlock the **Rinascita** region.
- Complete the tutorial quest **“Ocean is a Soul’s Rest”** by speaking to **Levito** in Rinascita.

### Gameplay Mechanics
- **Team Composition**: Each stage needs two teams, each with up to three Resonators (six unique total). Check enemy lineups and stage modifiers for optimal builds.
- **Scoring System**: Performance earns points and letter grades (e.g., S, SSS) based on clear speed.
- **Environment Report and Modifiers**: Stages have buffs (e.g., Glacio or Spectro DMG boosts) and modifiers (e.g., full Concerto Energy or Resonance Energy at start). Adapt teams to these.
- **Tokens**: Equip one Token per team for buffs (e.g., Crit Rate, Elemental DMG). Some Tokens are unlimited; others (e.g., Golden Tokens, Plunderer Captain’s Seal) are limited—save for Stages 9–11 or Infinite Torrents, where all Tokens have unlimited uses.
- **Reset Schedule**: Forbidden Waters rewards are one-time; Respawning Waters: Chasm and Torrents reset periodically, with the next reset on **August 4, 2025**.

### Stage Breakdown
1. **Forbidden Waters (Stages 1–6)**:
- Easiest stages, good for testing teams.
- Example buffs: Stage 1 boosts Glacio/Spectro DMG (use Phoebe, Carlotta, Rover [Havoc], Sanhua); Stage 4 enhances Coordinated Attack DMG (Jinhsi, Zhezhi, Mortefi); Stage 5 boosts Attribute DMG via Basic Attacks (Phoebe, Carlotta, Danjin).
- Use unlimited Tokens to save limited ones for later.

2. **Respawning Waters: Chasm (Stages 7–11)**:
- Higher difficulty, especially Stages 9–11, with enemies like Spectro types and global resistances. Save strong Tokens like Plunderer Captain’s Seal.
- Stage 7 boosts Resonance Skill DMG (Jinhsi, Carlotta, Verina).
- Recommended teams: Camellya or Cartethyia’s Erosion team for grouping; Mono Fusion teams for Stage 11’s Fusion DMG buff.

3. **Respawning Waters: Infinite Torrents (Stage 12)**:
- Monthly rotating stage; clear as many enemy waves as possible in 2 minutes. All Tokens have unlimited uses.
- Best Resonators: Jiyan, Camellya, Cartethyia for AOE and crowd control, paired with Shorekeeper, Roccia, or Zani. Use Golden Tokens for max DPS.

### Recommended Resonators and Teams
- **Top DPS**:
- **Jiyan**: AOE and crowd control, pairs with Mortefi.
- **Camellya**: High AOE with Ephemeral/spinning attacks, pairs with Sanhua or Roccia.
- **Cartethyia**: Strong in Erosion teams, ideal for Stage 11 or Infinite Torrents.
- **Changli**: Burst AOE with quick-swap rotations.
- **Xiangli Yao**: Consistent DPS, pairs with Yinlin for AOE.
- **Top Sub-DPS/Support**:
- **Yinlin**: Fast Concerto Energy, great for AOE stages.
- **Mortefi**: Boosts Jiyan’s damage with low field time.
- **Sanhua**: Synergizes with Camellya, quick rotations.
- **Verina**: Healer for Stages 9–11.
- **Baizhi**: Healer with Plunderer Captain’s Seal for Infinite Torrents.
- **F2P Options**:
- **Rover (Havoc)** with Sanhua or Danjin for Stages 1–6.
- **Chixia** as a hypercarry for early stages.
- **Team Strategy**:
- Prioritize AOE Resonators for multi-wave enemies. Use crowd control (Jiyan, Roccia) to group enemies.
- Pair DPS with supports like Verina or Shorekeeper.
- Example teams: Jiyan/Mortefi/Verina and Camellya/Sanhua/Shorekeeper for Infinite Torrents; Cartethyia/Rover/Ciaccona for Stage 11.

### Tips for Success
- **Token Management**: Save limited Tokens (Golden Tokens, Plunderer Captain’s Seal) for Stages 9–11 or Infinite Torrents. Use unlimited Tokens for Forbidden Waters.
- **Leverage Buffs**: Match Resonators to stage buffs (e.g., Glacio DPS for Stage 1). Use Concerto Energy buffs for Intro/Outro Skills (Mortefi, Sanhua) and Resonance Energy buffs for Liberation-heavy Resonators (Changli, Carlotta).
- **Enemy Awareness**: Counter enemy types/resistances (e.g., Stage 9 has Glacio RES but Spectro enemies).
- **Rotations**: Start with Intro Skills or Liberations based on buffs, then optimize for DPS.
- **Healers**: Include one healer per team for Stages 9–11.

### Rewards
- **Forbidden Waters**: One-time rewards (Astrite, Shell Credits, etc.).
- **Respawning Waters (Chasm and Torrents)**: Up to 800 Astrite per reset, plus Resonance Potions, Energy Cores, and Sealed Tubes.
- Clear stages before the August 4, 2025, reset for max rewards.

### Additional Notes
- Whimpering Wastes complements the Tower of Adversity, focusing on AOE and wave-based combat.
- For Version 2.4, prioritize Jiyan, Camellya, or Cartethyia for optimal clears, especially in Infinite Torrents.
- Check in-game enemy info and test teams in easier stages to refine strategies.